โDec-12-2020 05:51 AM
Busdriver
2019 2500 Chevy Duramax , - 2017 Grand Design 303 RLSโDec-16-2020 08:01 PM
Dadoffourgirls wrote:Sjm9911 wrote:
... I will let you all know how it handles in the snow with factory tires in a few days. I have to go into work during the storm over here and im sure if we get a foot or two of snow it will not get cleared. Not sure if i will add weight to the bed yet. I might just see how it handles by itself. It seems heavy enough to get traction without adding weight. But im still undecided as getting stuck is not on my to do list.
I would add a couple hundred pounds. I think that makes the difference for snow traction. I ran between 200 lbs and 400 lbs last winter based on when I needed to feed the Goats or put salt in the water softner.
โDec-16-2020 03:44 AM
Sjm9911 wrote:
... I will let you all know how it handles in the snow with factory tires in a few days. I have to go into work during the storm over here and im sure if we get a foot or two of snow it will not get cleared. Not sure if i will add weight to the bed yet. I might just see how it handles by itself. It seems heavy enough to get traction without adding weight. But im still undecided as getting stuck is not on my to do list.
โDec-15-2020 02:15 PM
Grit dog wrote:
^ But the cab is the same size as a new GM 1500, so?
And the hard to find diesel one time reason is classic!
โDec-15-2020 10:03 AM
Grit dog wrote:
With most everyone at 8-10 gears. Ridiculously good power output across most all gas and diesel trucks, what is the next โbig thing?โ Iโm running out of ideas to improve these trucks that donโt involve modifying the laws of physics!
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LITEPHIL wrote:
Very interested in the 6.6 gas 3/4 ton. Yes we are all spoiled these days, I remember the family of eight going up to the Sierras in my 54 Carryall/Suburban (that I still have) in the 60s, towing an 18 ft Aljo trailer and a Honda 90 on the front and rack on the roof. Dad was dancing between Granny and second all the way up and had to pull over a couple of times to cool her down and we ended up putting the motorcycle inside the trailer but what a journey that was.
My 2019 RST Silverado tows great with alot of power with the 5.3 and that 8 speed but once you tow with a 3/4 ton,it's hard to go back to a half ton.
I would like a ten speed but the couple people that I've talked to say its a non issue pretty much.
โDec-14-2020 11:57 AM
LITEPHIL wrote:
Very interested in the 6.6 gas 3/4 ton. Yes we are all spoiled these days, I remember the family of eight going up to the Sierras in my 54 Carryall/Suburban (that I still have) in the 60s, towing an 18 ft Aljo trailer and a Honda 90 on the front and rack on the roof. Dad was dancing between Granny and second all the way up and had to pull over a couple of times to cool her down and we ended up putting the motorcycle inside the trailer but what a journey that was.
My 2019 RST Silverado tows great with alot of power with the 5.3 and that 8 speed but once you tow with a 3/4 ton,it's hard to go back to a half ton.
I would like a ten speed but the couple people that I've talked to say its a non issue pretty much.
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โDec-14-2020 09:26 AM
gmckenzie wrote:artie2908 wrote:
on a somewhat related subject... I have often wondered why the 6.6gas is compared to the Ford F250 7.3 gas 10speed? wouldnt a more aligned comparison be with the Ford F250 6.2 6 speed? That is Ford's gas entry level in the F250 and is much closer in engine displacement than 7.3 vs 6.6 It would be apples to apples and yes, I realize you can get the 10 speed in the 6.2 gas version but it's only in the top trim level.
Because they are both new engines for 2020 model year?
Been a GM guy for years, but between the 10 sp, choice of rear axle ratios and the e-locker, I'm probably buying a 7.3L F350 in the spring.